How far is Elk Park, NC from Crossnore, NC?

The driving distance from Elk Park, NC to Crossnore, NC is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
11.86 mi
00h 17m
Flight
9.75 mi
15.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.75 mi
Kilometers
15.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.86 mi
Kilometers
19.09 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crossnore
Sat, Apr 18, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in Elk Park
Sat, Apr 18, 4:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Park
2026-04-18T04:01
Arrive Crossnore
Sat, Apr 18, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elk Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newland
NC

City in North Carolina

From Elk Park
5.9 mi
00h 08m
To Crossnore
6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Park and Crossnore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elk Park and Crossnore.

  1. 1

    Start on North US Highway 19E

    1.5 km · 2 min · North US Highway 19E

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Elk Park Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Elk Park Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Cranberry Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cranberry Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Linville Street

    1171 ft · 44 sec · Linville Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Pineola Street

    2936 ft · 1 min · Pineola Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Millers Gap Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Millers Gap Highway

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Linville Falls Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linville Falls Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Crossnore Drive

    2504 ft · 1 min · East Crossnore Drive

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Crossnore Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Park and Crossnore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elk Park Highway
4.21 mi · 36%
Millers Gap Highway
3.3 mi · 28%
Cranberry Street
1.17 mi · 10%
Linville Falls Highway
0.98 mi · 8%
North US Highway 19E
0.92 mi · 8%
Pineola Street
0.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Elk Park Highway

Turn straight onto Elk Park Highway

4.21 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newland
00h 08m from Elk Park
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elk Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crossnore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elk Park to Crossnore?

The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Elk Park and 6 miles from Crossnore.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crossnore.

Stop Ideas Near Newland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newland.

RAIL

Gastonia

114 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Park and Crossnore. Straight-line distance: 9.75 mi (15.69 km).

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#1 Elk Park

Township in Avery County, North Carolina

Population450
Coordinates36.1573500, -81.9781700
Altitude962
CountryUnited States
Crossnore

#2 Crossnore

Town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States

Population231
Coordinates36.0217900, -81.9295600
Altitude1031
CountryUnited States
Start: North US 19E Highway (-81.978266, 36.157073)
End: East Crossnore Drive (-81.92967, 36.021731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.58 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.33
0.84 gal · 3.16 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.66 $3.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.86 $3.72
Premium $4.78 $2.01 $4.01
Diesel $5.62 $2.36 $4.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Park and Crossnore. The current time is 04:01:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.